"Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark and twisted secrets of a family torn apart by tragedy. The story follows two estranged sisters, Claire and Lydia, who have lived very different lives since the disappearance of their older sister, Julia, over twenty years ago. When Claire’s husband is brutally murdered, the sisters are drawn back together and are forced to confront the mysteries of their past. As they dig deeper, they uncover shocking truths about the people they thought they knew and find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, violence, and long-buried secrets. This intense and suspenseful novel explores themes of family, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horror.